New York City Mayor ducks questions on FBI investigation, but pledges to cooperate with inquiry
NEW YORK (AP) — New York City Mayor Eric Adams has sidestepped questions for now about an FBI investigation that prompted agents to seize his phones and raid the home of his chief campaign fundraiser. Adams walked away from a reporter during an appearance Monday when he was asked whether anyone else on his team had their phone seized by the FBI. The New York Times reported part of the investigation involves looking at whether Adams inappropriately tried to help the government of Turkey gain city approval to open a 35-story skyscraper housing diplomatic facilities — that despite concerns about the tower’s fire safety systems. Later, he indicated he might answer questions during his next scheduled news briefing on Tuesday.